For decades, American consumers have been spoiled for choice, with store shelves laden with products from all over the world. This abundance has been facilitated by the United States’ deep integration into global trade, including its dependence on imports from countries like China. Yet President Trump has made sweeping new tariffs a central part of a dramatic change in U.S. trade policy, and ...
US and China Are Finally in Tariff Talks – What Could Mean for Shoppers
For months, American shoppers have braced for impact as tariffs between the U.S. and China soared, raising prices across everything from toys to tools. But that could be changing. In a surprise turn, both countries just agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days. U.S. duties will drop from 145% to 30%, while China cuts theirs from 125% to 10%. Markets rallied instantly. But what does this mean ...
The Trade War Is Over; China Accepts US Terms
After years of impending tariffs and economic brinksmanship, the United States and China have reached a 90-day truce, slashing tariffs dramatically and increasing hopes for easing the protracted trade war. The agreement, reached in top-level talks in Geneva, requires the U.S. to slash tariffs on Chinese imports and vice versa by 115%. While world markets and experts are meeting this breaking ...
Europe Pivots Away From ‘Cursed’ Made In America Products
Across Europe, a growing number of consumers are rejecting American-made goods—and not just for political reasons. Once associated with innovation and status, Tesla and other high-profile U.S. brands are now being described in online forums as “cursed,” symbolic of cultural imperialism, inflated prices, and corporate overreach.This shift, fueled by U.S. tariffs and trade tensions, has ...
Mattel CEO To Washington: 0 Tariffs On Toys Or Aggressive Price Hikes
It’s official. After decades of fluorescent lighting, floor-to-ceiling crop tops, and club-ready bodycon dresses, Forever 21 has shut down every single U.S. store. The fast-fashion giant, once a mall favorite for budget-conscious teens and twenty-somethings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in six years. By May 1, 2025, all 354 U.S. locations had locked their doors for good. ...
The MET Gala Was A Clown Parade Of America’s Out Of Touch Elites
The 2025 Met Gala on May 5 was set against a backdrop of real problems afflicting the world. Wars in Gaza and Ukraine, rising tariffs around the world, and economic uncertainty everywhere. But for one night, the world's focus was momentarily turned to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, where fashion, art, celebrities, designers, and cultural icons converged to celebrate. The theme, ...
Major Pharmacy Retailer Shutting 200 Stores—How Will It Impact Your Beauty Haul?
A major pharmacy retailer is set to close nearly 200 stores next month, marking another wave in the ongoing trend of drugstore downsizing across the U.S. This move, which has been seen from multiple retailers in the past few months, is proof of the industry's challenges. Declining prescription reimbursements, rising theft, and shifting consumer habits toward online shopping and big-box retailers ...
Walmart Makes Bold Patriotic Move Before Tariffs Hit America
As sweeping tariffs reshape America’s economy, Walmart is making waves with a bold, patriotic pivot. In a tense global trade climate—where tariffs on Chinese goods are spiking up to 145%—the retail giant has launched a major initiative backing American-made products. Ahead of the full tariff rollout, Walmart unveiled its “Grow with US” program, investing directly in domestic manufacturing ...